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Gary Klein Obituary

Gary Klein, 72, of Geneva, Fla., passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the Sanford Hospital in Sanford, Fla. after a brief illness.
    He was born on Feb. 24, 1945 to Ernest and Caroline Klein. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City. After graduation, he worked for Chet's Station in Lake City and then operated Gary's 66 gas station, auto repair shop and wrecker service in Lake City until moving to Orlando, Fla. in 1971. Gary was an auto mechanic at large dealerships in Orlando, the first being McKellar Cadillac, then Russell Pontiac, and then he went to work at Orange Buick as a service writer manager.
    He married Kay Rabe on Dec. 5, 1965 in Zumbro Falls. They were divorced in 1982 and he married Joyce James in 1984. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Caroline and Ernest Klein and three brothers, Emery, Ronnie and Delmar Klein.
    Gary always had a passion for cars and was an original member of the Lakesters Car Club in Lake City. He loved racing stock cars and continued racing in Florida after moving there. He loved deep sea fishing, NASCAR, visiting with friends and family, and continued repairing vehicles at his home after his after retirement and right up to his death.
    Gary is survived by his son, Corey (Angela) Klein of Grand Island, Fla.; one grandson, Ryan (Dani) Klein and one granddaughter, Lauren Klein, both of Winter Garden, Fla. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Murphy of Winona; and brother, Richard (Marvel) Klein of Lake City.
    Gary's funeral was Saturday, July 8 at the South Seminole Chapel in Longwood, Fla. His burial will be at the First Lutheran cemetery in Lake City at a later date.

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